Low price tag, Good range of features, Full QWERTY keyboard
No Wi-Fi, Unresponsive, resistive screen, Short battery life
Granted, the battery cover on the rear feels a little bit on the flimsy side, but the handset is light at 106g and reasonably slim too, measuring just 12.5mm deep. The combination of the touchscreen and D-pad control means it's also possible to use one-ha...
Half the price of a BlackBerry, with all the social networking features
Low res, unresponsive screen, and no WiFi
A good option if you can't afford a BlackBerry. You get a QWERTY keyboard, and everything you need for social networking and messaging. The screen isn't ideal, but an acceptable tradeoff to get the handset down to this pricepoint...
Touchscreen is of old resistive type; Battery life is poor; Slow processor
The Orange Rio II has its failings, but the positives just about outweigh the negatives. 3G data, a full Qwerty keyboard and a startlingly low price make this ideal for budget buyers who want a BlackBerry-style experience....
BlackBerry looks for less than half of the price. Covers all the social networking bases...
Small, fiddly touch-screen and no Wi-FiLook and Feel...
A BlackBerry on a budget. Good social network functionality along with a QWERTY keyboard make the Rio II from Orange a good option if you're looking for a handset for messaging. The price point more than makes up for the disappointing display ...